Simulated Workplace - Survey 1

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This survey is being conducted by the West Virginia Department of Education Career Technical Education Division for the pilot simulated workplace experience. Thank you so much for your valuable input!

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1. County

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2. School

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3. Name

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4. Program currently teaching

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5. Choose the statement that best describes the level of your technology skills:

a. I do not consider myself a technology user. I get someone else to do technology-based tasks for me.

b. I consider myself a novice user. I accomplish assigned tasks, but I am more efficient when I don't use technology to do a job.

c. I consider myself about average. I have enough skills to complete the management and communication tasks expected of me and occasionally will choose to use technology to accomplish something I choose.

d. My skills are very good. I use a variety of technology tools and I use them efficiently for all aspects of my job.

e. I am a technology leader. I use technology efficiently, effectively and in creative ways to accomplish my tasks and to help other instructors. I often teach others to use technology.

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6. To what degree are you prepared to use the following tools? (Please choose the appropriate response for each item):

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7. On which of the following technology tools would you like more training (Check all that apply):

a. Internet/Email

b. Audio/Video (Movie, GarageBand, Audacity)

c. Classroom response system (clickers)

d. Content specific applications (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA, etc.)

e. Database Software (Access)

f. Spreadsheet Software (Excel)

g. Integrated Learning Systems (WIN, Key Train)

h. Image (photo) editing/uploading

i. Interactive white board software (SMART, Notebook, etc.)

j. Internet resources/search (Google, Yahoo, etc.)

k. Online research databases available through school library/media center

l. Presentation software (PowerPoint)

m. Videoconferencing (Skype, Google Talk, etc.)

n. Word processing software (Word)

o. WVDE in|site

p. Web-based document management systems (skydrive, google drive)

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8. How often are the following technology tools integrated in your classes? (Please choose the appropriate response for each item)

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9. How often do students in your classes use technology to: (Please choose the appropriate response for each item)

	Daily	Weekly	Infrequently	Never
Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information, etc.)	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information, etc.) Daily	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information, etc.) Weekly	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information, etc.) Infrequently	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information, etc.) Never
Access the Internet for research	Access the Internet for research Daily	Access the Internet for research Weekly	Access the Internet for research Infrequently	Access the Internet for research Never
Collaborate with other students	Collaborate with other students Daily	Collaborate with other students Weekly	Collaborate with other students Infrequently	Collaborate with other students Never
Collaborate with audiences globally	Collaborate with audiences globally Daily	Collaborate with audiences globally Weekly	Collaborate with audiences globally Infrequently	Collaborate with audiences globally Never
Participate in online projects	Participate in online projects Daily	Participate in online projects Weekly	Participate in online projects Infrequently	Participate in online projects Never
Produce products designed by the teacher	Produce products designed by the teacher Daily	Produce products designed by the teacher Weekly	Produce products designed by the teacher Infrequently	Produce products designed by the teacher Never
Produce products of their own design	Produce products of their own design Daily	Produce products of their own design Weekly	Produce products of their own design Infrequently	Produce products of their own design Never
Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom Daily	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom Weekly	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom Infrequently	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom Never
Edit and maintain digital portfolio	Edit and maintain digital portfolio Daily	Edit and maintain digital portfolio Weekly	Edit and maintain digital portfolio Infrequently	Edit and maintain digital portfolio Never
Upload digital pictures	Upload digital pictures Daily	Upload digital pictures Weekly	Upload digital pictures Infrequently	Upload digital pictures Never
WIN/Key Train	WIN/Key Train Daily	WIN/Key Train Weekly	WIN/Key Train Infrequently	WIN/Key Train Never
Complete online modules (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA)	Complete online modules (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA) Daily	Complete online modules (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA) Weekly	Complete online modules (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA) Infrequently	Complete online modules (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA) Never

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10. Rate the relevance of the following factors in your decision to use technology instruction: (Please choose the appropriate response for each item)

	Very Relevant	Relevant	Somewhat Relevant	Not a consideration
Implementing national, state or local technology standards.	Implementing national, state or local technology standards. Very Relevant	Implementing national, state or local technology standards. Relevant	Implementing national, state or local technology standards. Somewhat Relevant	Implementing national, state or local technology standards. Not a consideration
Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept.	Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept. Very Relevant	Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept. Relevant	Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept. Somewhat Relevant	Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept. Not a consideration
Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning.	Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning. Very Relevant	Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning. Relevant	Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning. Somewhat Relevant	Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning. Not a consideration
Motivating and engaging learners.	Motivating and engaging learners. Very Relevant	Motivating and engaging learners. Relevant	Motivating and engaging learners. Somewhat Relevant	Motivating and engaging learners. Not a consideration
Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge.	Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge. Very Relevant	Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge. Relevant	Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge. Somewhat Relevant	Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge. Not a consideration
Addressing technology recommendations for the workplace from my advisory craft committee members.	Addressing technology recommendations for the workplace from my advisory craft committee members. Very Relevant	Addressing technology recommendations for the workplace from my advisory craft committee members. Relevant	Addressing technology recommendations for the workplace from my advisory craft committee members. Somewhat Relevant	Addressing technology recommendations for the workplace from my advisory craft committee members. Not a consideration

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11. Which of the following technology tools do you use with students and/or parents? (Check all that apply):

a. Automated messaging system

b. Course management system (Moodel, Blackboard, etc.)

c. Email

d. Online newsletter

e. Phone/voice mail

f. Social network sites (Facebook, twitter, etc.)

g. Teacher web page or website, wiki, or blog

h. Text messaging

i. Videoconferencing, web cams

j. None

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12. Choose the statement that best describes the research process in your teaching: (Please choose only one of the following)

a. I don't assign research projects

b. I ask my students to report information on a topic I assign

c. I ask students to find information on a selected topic. Information is organized and presented based on an outline I define.

d. I ask my students to develop a research question (or define a hypothesis), locate quality information, and organize information to support their conclusions.

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13. Choose the statement that best describes the use of electronic searching in your teaching: (Please choose only one of the following)

a. I don't ask my students to search for information electronically.

b. I ask my students to find information on the Internet.

c. I provide instruction on search engines, and how to evaluate sources.

d. I introduce advanced search techniques used in specific databases including limiting results by date, availability, publication, type, etc.

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14. Choose the statement that best describes how Internet safety is addressed in your classroom: (Please choose only one of the following)

a. I rely solely on our county/school Internet filter.

b. I follow the county/school defined internet safety policy.

c. I include some Internet safety strategies in my curriculum.

d. I teach Internet safety using a K-12 Internet safety curriculum.

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15. Do you believe the technology tools your students have available allow YOU to complete your work both efficiently and effectively?

Yes

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16. Do you believe the technology tools your students have available allow them to complete their work both efficiently and effectively?

Yes

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17. Do you have access to assistance from a Technology Integration Specialist (TIS)?

Yes

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18. Please identify the technology tools and software that are available for the instructor's use: (Check all that apply):

a. Desk top computer

b. Lap top computer

c. iPad or Tablet

d. Netbook

e. Smart Board

f. Windows 98

g. Windows XP

h. Windows Vista

i. Windows 7

j. Windows 2010

k. Microsoft Office 2003

l. Microsoft Office 2007

m. Microsoft Office 2010

n. Internet access

o. Wireless access

p. TV w/DVD Player

q. Webcam

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19. Please identify the technology tools and software that are available for student use: (Check all that apply):

a. Desk top computer

b. Lap top computer

c. iPad or Tablet

d. Netbook

e. Smart Board

f. Windows 98

g. Windows XP

h. Windows Vista

i. Windows 7

j. Windows 2010

k. Microsoft Office 2003

l. Microsoft Office 2007

m. Microsoft Office 2010

n. Internet access

o. Wireless access

p. TV w/DVD Player

q. Webcam

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20. How many student computers do you have access?

a. 1-3

b. 4-6

c. 7-10

d. 11-15

e. 16-20

f. 21-25

g. More than 25

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21. How would you rate your Internet connection speed?

a. Extremely slow

b. Slow

c. Average speed (like home)

d. Fast

e. Extremely fast

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22. What technology areas could you use assistance in teaching your students? (Check all that apply).

a. WIN/Key Train

b. Microsoft Excel

c. Micosoft Word

d. Microsoft PowerPoint

e. Digital Student Portfolios

f. None

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	Fully Prepared	Somewhat Prepared	Not Prepared
Internet/Email	Internet/Email Fully Prepared	Internet/Email Somewhat Prepared	Internet/Email Not Prepared
Audio/Video (Movie, GarageBand, Audacity)	Audio/Video (Movie, GarageBand, Audacity) Fully Prepared	Audio/Video (Movie, GarageBand, Audacity) Somewhat Prepared	Audio/Video (Movie, GarageBand, Audacity) Not Prepared
Classroom response system (clickers)	Classroom response system (clickers) Fully Prepared	Classroom response system (clickers) Somewhat Prepared	Classroom response system (clickers) Not Prepared
Content specific applications (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA, etc.)	Content specific applications (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA, etc.) Fully Prepared	Content specific applications (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Content specific applications (Tooling U, iCar, NCCER, MBA, etc.) Not Prepared
Database Software (Access)	Database Software (Access) Fully Prepared	Database Software (Access) Somewhat Prepared	Database Software (Access) Not Prepared
Spreadsheet Software (Excel)	Spreadsheet Software (Excel) Fully Prepared	Spreadsheet Software (Excel) Somewhat Prepared	Spreadsheet Software (Excel) Not Prepared
Integrated Learning Systems (WIN, Key Train)	Integrated Learning Systems (WIN, Key Train) Fully Prepared	Integrated Learning Systems (WIN, Key Train) Somewhat Prepared	Integrated Learning Systems (WIN, Key Train) Not Prepared
Image (photo) editing/uploading	Image (photo) editing/uploading Fully Prepared	Image (photo) editing/uploading Somewhat Prepared	Image (photo) editing/uploading Not Prepared
Interactive white board software (SMART, Notebook, etc.)	Interactive white board software (SMART, Notebook, etc.) Fully Prepared	Interactive white board software (SMART, Notebook, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Interactive white board software (SMART, Notebook, etc.) Not Prepared
Internet resources/search (Google, Yahoo, etc.)	Internet resources/search (Google, Yahoo, etc.) Fully Prepared	Internet resources/search (Google, Yahoo, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Internet resources/search (Google, Yahoo, etc.) Not Prepared
Online research databases available through school library/media center	Online research databases available through school library/media center Fully Prepared	Online research databases available through school library/media center Somewhat Prepared	Online research databases available through school library/media center Not Prepared
Presentation software (PowerPoint)	Presentation software (PowerPoint) Fully Prepared	Presentation software (PowerPoint) Somewhat Prepared	Presentation software (PowerPoint) Not Prepared
Videoconferencing (Skype, Google Talk, etc.)	Videoconferencing (Skype, Google Talk, etc.) Fully Prepared	Videoconferencing (Skype, Google Talk, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Videoconferencing (Skype, Google Talk, etc.) Not Prepared
Word processing software (Word)	Word processing software (Word) Fully Prepared	Word processing software (Word) Somewhat Prepared	Word processing software (Word) Not Prepared
WVDE in\|site	WVDE in\|site Fully Prepared	WVDE in\|site Somewhat Prepared	WVDE in\|site Not Prepared
Web-based document management systems (skydrive, google drive)	Web-based document management systems (skydrive, google drive) Fully Prepared	Web-based document management systems (skydrive, google drive) Somewhat Prepared	Web-based document management systems (skydrive, google drive) Not Prepared